POL - Cheney to head DeLay fundraiser. A question.

[Flasch186]

Ok. Now, I understand the whole innocent until proven guilty thing but if anyone knows about perception its the Cheney, Bush, Rove Trifecta. Why would they do this now? I just dont understand why they would open themselves up to the scrutiny and basically hand the democratic party a whole bunch of ammo. seriously, I am confused by this move. Why do this?



Cheney to Headline DeLay Fundraiser

Tue Nov 22,11:20 PM ET

HOUSTON - A campaign fundraiser for embattled Rep.
Tom DeLay postponed by Hurricane Rita in September is being rescheduled for Dec. 5 with Vice President
Dick Cheney as the headliner.


"It points out that the party is behind (DeLay) and the (Bush) administration is supportive and wants to keep Congressman DeLay in office," Eric Thode, Republican chairman in DeLay's home county of Fort Bend, told the Houston Chronicle in a story published Tuesday.

The most expensive tickets for the event — $4,200 — includes a spot at a VIP reception and a photograph with the vice president.

"Congressman Tom DeLay has been an exceptional leader on Capitol Hill and Vice President Cheney looks forward to helping his re-election effort," said Lee Anne McBride, a Cheney spokeswoman in Washington.

DeLay was indicted earlier this year on campaign finance-related charges in Travis County, an action that forced him to step down at least temporarily as House majority leader.

Former Rep. Nick Lampson is seeking the Democrat nomination to run against DeLay next year.

[kcchief19]

Originally Posted by Flasch186

Ok. Now, I understand the whole innocent until proven guilty thing but if anyone knows about perception its the Cheney, Bush, Rove Trifecta.

I disagree with that premise. I'll try to make this more of a neutral position and state that politicians in power of all persuasions have little understanding of perception, only spin. They reason with the money they raise and the profile this creates, they can divert the public's focus and attack. You can beat the rhetoric that week will be about DeLay being railroaded by the Democrats and how this is an example of how Democrats are out of touch.

Today's politics have little to do with perception. It's all about spin. You can do anything you want if you know how to spin it.